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The EuroQol Group today is an organisation whose influence on the measurement and valuation of health-related quality of life extends worldwide. Its instrument the EQ-5D has been translated into well over 100 languages and it is used for a variety of purposes in a wide range of settings. The book narrates the history of the Group from its first meeting 25 years ago. This introductory chapter sets the scene in the context of health-related quality of life measurement, and acknowledges the contributions of individual EuroQol Group members.
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Brooks, R. (2012). Introduction. In: The EuroQol Group after 25 years. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5158-3_1
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